"Alex!" Celine gasped, her eyes widening in disbelief. The last time she had seen him was when he had followed her to the airport as she was returning home.
The tall man, with his fair skin and neatly combed hair, stood with his arms open wide and a joyful smile on his face, waiting for Celine to hug him. Celine didn't realize she had stood up until she was running towards him to embrace him. At that moment, Nathan, who had been carefully eating his ice cream, looked up.
"Uncle Alex!" Nathan shouted as he jumped from his seat and ran to join the hug.
"My baby boy!" The tall man exclaimed, lifting Nathan into the air. Nathan giggled and tugged at his collar, while Alex tickled his cheek. Celine's smile widened as she watched them, the joy of the moment lighting up her face. Suddenly, her
